Saturday 11 January 2014

How to Filter Unwanted Content in Google



There are various ways on how to filter unwanted content in
Google. In this case, unwanted content may refer to advertisements and other search results that do not make a lot of sense. In other words, the results may be of little as per the search made. The reasons behind filtering unwanted content vary from one person to the other.
While other internet users may want to block unwanted content to have a new surfing experience, other users do so for other purposes. For instances, parents will need to block unwanted adult content search results in the home computers to ensure their children do not access the same. On the other hand, users filter unwanted contents to reduce instances of distractions from the topic of search.
Two main ways on how to filter unwanted content in Google involve the use of browser extensions and inbuilt features by the Google developers. The use of either ways depends on the purpose. Notably, they are both effective.

Blocking Unwanted Advertisements
In order to block unwanted advertisements, very many tools can be used to accomplish the same. This trend is very popular among web users. Both Chrome and Firefox users have the option of adding an extension that automatically blocks ads. These extensions are found in the add-ons category. Alternatively, other people prefer to use HOST filters to prevent any advertisement from specific hosts. For instance, Firefox users can implement the widely used Ad block Plus. This is one of the add-ons among the many others that can be used for the same purpose. On the other hand, individuals who prefer to use Chrome there is the Ad Block add-on. One only needs to add it to the browser and it will block ads.
Fortunately, advanced advertisement block add-ons give users the freedom to customize on only the things that they do not want to see while leaving those that they want. Before installing any of the add-ons, one should read the terms and conditions. Additionally, if there is any subscriptions that are required, make sure you have done so.
Google inbuilt feature to block unwanted search results
In the recent past, Google has come up with an algorithm to ensure only important results appear on the first page of the search. The way this feature works is very simple. The user is required to log in into the Google account or sign up for one if he/she is new. After that, the user should just do the normal search. If you visit any of the link results and find out that, it does not have helpful content, return to the previous search results. Look at the options that are available next to that link. You will get a block feature that will block future results from the same site.
For you to be sure that the feature worked, refresh the browser and there you go. In addition to that, there is another option on the browser that will allow you to manage the blocked websites. If in future you would like to visit the site again, you will be able to do so from the “manage blocked websites” option.
Other ways that can be used to filter unwanted content is to ensure that you search for the correct word. This is done by double-checking if you have typed the correct thing. If you still get the unwanted results, you can use the above method.

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